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Regeneration Projects
Queens
Market
Frequently asked questions -
general
Q1) Is this the final decision
on plans or can the public still have their say?
A) As part of the planning process, the public can still make
their views known.
Q2) How can the council threaten a market that is
described as a tourist attraction on its own website, with
closure?
A) Queens Market is currently thriving, so we would not want to
spoil that, but it is not what it used to be. It has declined in
recent years and now faces environmental and anti-social behaviour
problems. There is limited access for disabled people and people
with pushchairs, and it is felt that the residents of Newham
deserve much better than what there is at present.
Q3) If the market is in decline and has environmental
issues, why doesn't the council just clean it more regularly rather
than pull it down? Surely it is the council who is at fault for the
decline?
A) A lot of the problems at Queens Market
are due to poor design which cannot be easily or cheaply rectified.
It is more prudent for the council to direct these funds to other
services and work with an experience partner to provide the people
of Upton Park with the quality they deserve.
Q4) Will the market remain?
A) Yes. There will always be a market.
Q5) What is the agreement between Newham Council and St
Modwen?
A) Newham Council and St Modwen have signed
an agreement that will make Queens Market a modern and accessible
shopping centre. The project is expected to bring a bigger and
better market for the benefit of shoppers and traders. The centre,
which plans to feature a striking architectural design with a
strong international influence, is expected to offer better access
to the market hall from Upton Park tube station.
Under the proposals, the existing housing scheme is to be retained
and improved and additional housing will be built which will be
offered to Newham residents first. |